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CenterState CEO rolls out new strategic business plan for region With help from the Brookings Institution, CenterState CEO is out with a new strategic plan to boost the central New York regional economy. The plan was...Fri, 08 Nov 2013 05:21:00 -0500http://wrvo.org/post/centerstate-ceo-rolls-out-new-strategic-business-plan-region
http://wrvo.org/post/centerstate-ceo-rolls-out-new-strategic-business-plan-region With help from the Brookings Institution, CenterState CEO is out with a new strategic plan to boost the central New York regional economy. The plan was...53no With help from the Brookings Institution, CenterState CEO is out with a new strategic plan to boost the central New York regional economy. The plan was...

]]>Thomas Mann on The Campbell ConversationsWhat's the problem with Congress? Why can't it find compromises on the most basic issues? In this edition of the Campbell Conversations, host Grant...Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:49:29 -0400http://wrvo.org/post/thomas-mann-campbell-conversations
http://wrvo.org/post/thomas-mann-campbell-conversationsWhat's the problem with Congress? Why can't it find compromises on the most basic issues? In this edition of the Campbell Conversations, host Grant...1637noWhat's the problem with Congress? Why can't it find compromises on the most basic issues? In this edition of the Campbell Conversations, host Grant...

]]>Mobile emergency response still hampered by low bandwidth and fragmented networks Mobile technology is driving the modernization of disaster relief and public safety response. And, according to a recent report from the BrookingsSat, 14 Sep 2013 08:34:00 -0400http://www.wrvo.org/post/mobile-emergency-response-still-hampered-low-bandwidth-and-fragmented-networks
http://www.wrvo.org/post/mobile-emergency-response-still-hampered-low-bandwidth-and-fragmented-networks Mobile technology is driving the modernization of disaster relief and public safety response. And, according to a recent report from the Brookings152no Mobile technology is driving the modernization of disaster relief and public safety response. And, according to a recent report from the Brookings

]]>Syracuse heavily dependent on health care for economic recoveryMore than a third of the post-recession jobs Syracuse has gained have come in the health care sector. That's a percentage that puts it near the top ofWed, 03 Jul 2013 16:08:03 -0400http://www.wrvo.org/post/syracuse-heavily-dependent-health-care-economic-recovery
http://www.wrvo.org/post/syracuse-heavily-dependent-health-care-economic-recoveryMore than a third of the post-recession jobs Syracuse has gained have come in the health care sector. That's a percentage that puts it near the top of68noMore than a third of the post-recession jobs Syracuse has gained have come in the health care sector. That's a percentage that puts it near the top of

]]>Definition of STEM economy needs to be broadened report says A new report from the Brookings Institution argues that more resources for training workers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) should beThu, 13 Jun 2013 09:15:01 -0400http://www.wrvo.org/post/definition-stem-economy-needs-be-broadened-report-says
http://www.wrvo.org/post/definition-stem-economy-needs-be-broadened-report-says A new report from the Brookings Institution argues that more resources for training workers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) should be100no A new report from the Brookings Institution argues that more resources for training workers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) should be

]]>Fewer jobs downtown in U.S. cities, upstate New YorkThe first decade of this century has seen a steady flow of jobs moving away from city downtowns around the U.S according to a new report from the BrookingsFri, 03 May 2013 08:21:00 -0400http://www.wrvo.org/post/fewer-jobs-downtown-us-cities-upstate-new-york
http://www.wrvo.org/post/fewer-jobs-downtown-us-cities-upstate-new-yorkThe first decade of this century has seen a steady flow of jobs moving away from city downtowns around the U.S according to a new report from the Brookings85noThe first decade of this century has seen a steady flow of jobs moving away from city downtowns around the U.S according to a new report from the Brookings

]]>Research credit extension could be a double-edged sword<div class="card-content"><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden "><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Tuesday’s fiscal cliff package included extensions to a range of business-related tax credits, including one aimed at supporting research and development. Although Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse have some of the most active R & D economies in the country, experts say the deal could be a double-edged sword for upstate New York. <!--break--></p><p></p><p>The research credit will cover development already done by companies in 2012, as well as activity this year.</p><p>Richard Shearer, policy research analyst at the Brookings Institution in Washington, says the close-ended nature of the extension creates uncertainty for companies investing in long term research projects, and this could result in lower levels of investment over time.</p><p>“In 2012, these three upstate economies of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse had over a third more scientific research and development research activity than the United States average. Companies there do probably take advantage of the rebate they get from the government,” he said.</p><p>Shearer says the one-year extension should still be viewed as a win for the upstate area because it can expand the economic activity already occurring.</p><p>There is general bipartisan support to make the R & D tax credit permanent if the U.S. wants to remain a global competitor in the field. It was first introduced in 1981 and has previously been extended 13 times.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:16:27 -0500http://www.wrvo.fm/post/research-credit-extension-could-be-double-edged-sword
http://www.wrvo.fm/post/research-credit-extension-could-be-double-edged-sword<div class="card-content"><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden "><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Tuesday’s fiscal cliff package included extensions to a range of business-related tax credits, including one aimed at supporting research and development. Although Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse have some of the most active R & D economies in the country, experts say the deal could be a double-edged sword for upstate New York. <!--break--></p><p></p><p>The research credit will cover development already done by companies in 2012, as well as activity this year.</p><p>Richard Shearer, policy research analyst at the Brookings Institution in Washington, says the close-ended nature of the extension creates uncertainty for companies investing in long term research projects, and this could result in lower levels of investment over time.</p><p>“In 2012, these three upstate economies of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse had over a third more scientific research and development research activity than the United States average. Companies there do probably take advantage of the rebate they get from the government,” he said.</p><p>Shearer says the one-year extension should still be viewed as a win for the upstate area because it can expand the economic activity already occurring.</p><p>There is general bipartisan support to make the R & D tax credit permanent if the U.S. wants to remain a global competitor in the field. It was first introduced in 1981 and has previously been extended 13 times.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p>84no

Tuesday’s fiscal cliff package included extensions to a range of business-related tax credits, including one aimed at supporting research and development. Although Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse have some of the most active R & D economies in the country, experts say the deal could be a double-edged sword for upstate New York.

The research credit will cover development already done by companies in 2012, as well as activity this year.

Richard Shearer, policy research analyst at the Brookings Institution in Washington, says the close-ended nature of the extension creates uncertainty for companies investing in long term research projects, and this could result in lower levels of investment over time.

“In 2012, these three upstate economies of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse had over a third more scientific research and development research activity than the United States average. Companies there do probably take advantage of the rebate they get from the government,” he said.

Shearer says the one-year extension should still be viewed as a win for the upstate area because it can expand the economic activity already occurring.

There is general bipartisan support to make the R & D tax credit permanent if the U.S. wants to remain a global competitor in the field. It was first introduced in 1981 and has previously been extended 13 times.

]]>Brookings plan aims to double exports in central New York<p>CenterState CEO, an economic booster engine for central New York, has set a goal of doubling exports for the region over the next five years.</p><p>The path to that goal includes help from the Brookings Institute&#39;s Metropolitan Policy Program. <a href="http://innovationtrail.org/post/syracuse-gets-pro-help-brookings-institution-business-plan" target="_blank">Brookings picked Syracuse last summer as one of four metro areas it would help increase its exports.</a></p><p>The plan was released Wednesday during CenterState&#39;s annual meeting. Along with Brookings, representatives from the US Export-Import Bank and the Commerce Department toted the potential of the region.</p><p>But central New York has a ways to go: Of the top 100 largest metro areas, Brookings found Syracuse ranked 72nd for export value in 2010.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:39:30 -0400http://www.wrvo.fm/post/brookings-plan-aims-double-exports-central-new-york
http://www.wrvo.fm/post/brookings-plan-aims-double-exports-central-new-york<p>CenterState CEO, an economic booster engine for central New York, has set a goal of doubling exports for the region over the next five years.</p><p>The path to that goal includes help from the Brookings Institute&#39;s Metropolitan Policy Program. <a href="http://innovationtrail.org/post/syracuse-gets-pro-help-brookings-institution-business-plan" target="_blank">Brookings picked Syracuse last summer as one of four metro areas it would help increase its exports.</a></p><p>The plan was released Wednesday during CenterState&#39;s annual meeting. Along with Brookings, representatives from the US Export-Import Bank and the Commerce Department toted the potential of the region.</p><p>But central New York has a ways to go: Of the top 100 largest metro areas, Brookings found Syracuse ranked 72nd for export value in 2010.51no

CenterState CEO, an economic booster engine for central New York, has set a goal of doubling exports for the region over the next five years.